Becoming a parent can be an exciting process. However, for same-sex
couples, it is also extremely important to validate the legal rights
from the adoption process. Our second parent adoption attorney in
Chicago can offer you the expertise you need in a supportive
environment.
What Is Second Parent
Adoption?
Second parent adoption refers to establishing
the adoptive rights of a second parent to legally adopt a child
without the first parent losing his or her parental rights. The
non-biological parent will need to seek a court judgment to establish
parental rights. We can connect you with a second
parent adoption attorney in Chicago from
our practice. Second parent adoption usually happens in same sex
households where the non-biological parent seeks to validate parental
rights. We consult you through the court process and stand by your
side during your court appearance.
What Is The
Process of Second Parent Adoption?
Second parent
adoption usually involves several steps, such as the surrogacy,
gestational, and insemination agreements, the home study, and the
court appearance. If you are using a sperm, egg, or uterine donor, we
can help you during the contract and parenting agreement phase
between you and the donor. If your case requires a home study by a
social worker, we can advise you through the process. When it is time
for your court appearance, our adoption attorney will be by your side
at court and can help you with the Order of Adoption
process.
Contact Us for More Details
For
more than 35 years, Metz
+ Jones LLC has provided family and
financial legal services, including adoptions and estate planning, in
Chicago and the surrounding areas. Contact us online for more
details, inquiries, or questions. We value our clients, and we can
offer you professional legal help in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
